Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease to Improve the Health of Women and Infants

Description:

This fact sheet on “Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease to Improve the Health of Women and Infants” describes how chronic disease can impact women of reproductive age and birth outcomes. This tool also provides recommendations for women on how to improve their own health and promote the best health outcomes for their babies.

Toolkit:

Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Child, Chronic Disease, Maternal Health, Risk Communication

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Submitted:

04/20/2011

Modified:

05/09/2011
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